Project-Based Learning

Leads to something beyond a grade.
Practical outcome--real life outcome.
Some room for individual expression.
Long-term projects.
Application of conceptual understanding.
Self-evaluation, given set criteria.
Involves value statements.


Case Study: Parking Lot Project
Consequences for school policy.
Real data management.
Answer is not already available.
No algorithm for correct answer.
Students generate new knowledge.
Vector displacement concept.
Requires analysis of assumptions. (which path, which door)

Case Study: Recycling Project